Strategic Mine Planning Lead — Underground Copper (Adelaide)

BHP Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Competitive pay

Employee share plan

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

BHP Group’s Copper SA in Adelaide seeks an experienced Superintendent Strategic Mine Planning to lead growth studies, life‑of‑asset planning and ore reserve reporting. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and partner with operations, geoscience, finance and the BHP Resource Centre of Excellence to maximise asset value.

Based in Adelaide, this role offers relocation support and the opportunity to shape long-term copper growth across Carrapateena and Prominent Hill while advancing safety,

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in mine planning and mining operations.
• Underground hard rock mining experience across multiple mining methods.
• Experience as Competent Person for Ore Reserve reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic mine planning activities for Copper SA assets (Carrapateena and Prominent Hill).
• Develop growth options and evaluate trade-offs to maximise long-term asset value.
• Drive life-of-asset planning, optimisation studies, and expansion opportunities.
• Support annual Ore Reserve estimation and declaration processes.
• Develop mine designs and schedules across multiple underground mining methods.
• Promote enterprise optimisation and support capital allocation planning.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within mine planning processes.
• Provide technical leadership for major studies, projects, and investment evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to improve safety, productivity, and value creation.
• Represent Copper SA externally as a leader in mine planning excellence.
• Manage study work packages and external stakeholders where required.

Skills

Mine planning expertise

Underground hard rock mining

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

BHP Group’s Copper SA in Adelaide seeks an experienced Superintendent Strategic Mine Planning to lead growth studies, life‑of‑asset planning and ore reserve reporting. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and partner with operations, geoscience, finance and the BHP Resource Centre of Excellence to maximise asset value.

Based in Adelaide, this role offers relocation support and the opportunity to shape long-term copper growth across Carrapateena and Prominent Hill while advancing safety,